Hospital Espírita de Porto Alegre

Hospital Espírita de Porto Alegre (HEPA) is a specialized psychiatric hospital located in Porto Alegre, Brazil, with a history dating back to 1926. The institution is a reference center for mental health treatment and chemical dependency recovery in the southern region of Brazil. HEPA offers a variety of services including 24-hour emergency psychiatric care, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient clinics. As a philanthropic organization, it serves patients through the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) as well as private insurance and out-of-pocket arrangements. The hospital employs a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach, combining medical psychiatry with psychology, occupational therapy, and social assistance. Its mission focuses on the humanized treatment and social reintegration of individuals suffering from mental disorders and addiction.